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Japanese and U.S. authorities formally attributed the May 2024 cyberattack on DMM Bitcoin, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, to North Korean cyber actors. The breach resulted in the theft of $308M in digital assets. The agencies stated that the theft is linked to TraderTraitor threat activity, also tracked as Jade Sleet, UNC4899, and Slow Pisces. TraderTraitor…
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El Salvador secured a $1.4 billion loan deal with the IMF after agreeing to scale back its bitcoin policies, making cryptocurrency acceptance voluntary for businesses and limiting public sector involvement. The deal aims to stabilize the country’s economy, with bitcoin’s recent rally boosting the value of El Salvador’s holdings. The BBC reports: In 2021, El…
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MicroStrategy’s $42 billion Bitcoin plan includes increasing shares from 330 million to 10 billion
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In yesterday’s preliminary proxy statement with the SEC, MicroStrategy introduced a plan to increase authorized shares from 330 million to 10.33 billion as part of its $42 billion 21/21 Plan. It outlines proposals for a 2025 Special Meeting of Stockholders, including efforts to raise $21 billion in equity and $21 billion through fixed-income instruments, potentially advancing…
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The FBI, Japan’s National Police Agency, and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center have confirmed that North Korean-linked hackers orchestrated the May 2024 $305 million breach of the Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin. A joint statement issued on Dec. 23 attributed the attack to TraderTraitor threat actors, also known as Jade Sleet, UNC4899, and…
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Bitcoin’s stint at its new all-time high of $108,200 was short-lived. In less than a week, its price dropped by over 12%, reaching $95,000 on Dec. 23. While pullbacks ranging from 20% to as high as 30% are commonplace dulling bull rallies, this price reversal was accompanied by a cascade of long liquidations, which further…
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A popular Bitcoin ATM operator, Byte Federal, filed a report with the Office of Maine’s Attorney General stating that the details of approximately 58 thousand people have been exposed to hackers. According to the report, the breach occurred on September 30th, 2024, and was not discovered for a month. The Florida-based crypto ATM operator, which…
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has implemented its Fair Value accounting rule for crypto, effective Dec. 15, 2024.
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Japanese lawmaker Satoshi Hamada has called on the government to explore the possibility of integrating Bitcoin (BTC) into its foreign exchange reserves, emphasizing its potential as a strategic asset amid growing global interest in crypto adoption.
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US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal suffered a data breach
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Byte Federal, one of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the United States, has reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 58,000 customers.
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According to a paper released Dec. 12, BlackRock suggests that a 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation in multi-asset portfolios matches the risk levels found in portfolios holding technology stocks.
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State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has proposed that Alabama create a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve to ensure its continued leadership in crypto adoption.
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Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng has questioned whether the city’s government is considering Bitcoin as part of its investment strategy.
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The crypto market is poised for a transformative year in 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) projected to break $200,000, according to a recent Bitwise report.
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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the firm might explore becoming a spot market maker spot market for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) if the regulatory environment in the US undergoes significant changes.
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Google has unveiled its latest innovation, the Willow quantum computing chip, stirring discussions within the crypto community about its potential impact on Bitcoin’s cryptographic security.